lundi 14 avril 2014

General Info On Best Tasting Coconut Water

By Anita Ortega


The clear liquid tapped out of young, green coconuts is called coconut water. Coconuts are the fruit from the coconut palm and are popular in many regions of the world, such as: Pacific Islands, tropics, Africa, Southeast Asia, Caribbean, Brazilian Coast and India. In these areas, the drink is readily available bottled, fresh or canned. There are numerous variations of the drink available and some might be curious to know what the best tasting coconut water is.

The best kind is subjective. It is a matter of personal preference and taste of a person consuming it. Coconuts used for drinking purposes are usually available packaged, served chilled or fresh at most restaurants and stores. There are street vendors who also sell these fresh, cutting the fruit open in front of customers using a machete or other knife. The drink might also be sold in plastic bottles, cans and tetra packs. When bottled, it is believed to be good for approximately 24 months.

In more recent times, this drink has been marketed as a natural sports or energy drink because of its high mineral content and potassium. Marketers might also promote this for having low carbohydrates, calories and fat. Still, some claims attributes major health benefits to the drink that are not always supported.

Naturally, the water is known to have a nutty and sweet taste. It has easily digestible carbohydrates in the form of electrolytes and sugar. The clear liquid is found at the center of this fruit and is tapped from young, green coconuts only. This is not the same as the highly fatty coconut milk.

In general, this drink is known to have more potassium and less sodium than most sports drinks available today. A lot of manufacturers selling this drink with extra ingredients, which might make it less healthy to consume than it would be in natural form. In fact, some drinks contain more sugar than is recommended and are not healthy at all. It is important to read labels and familiarize oneself with the manufacturers of the product for this reason.

People who like drinks that are sweet might not feel as though this alone is satisfying. Still, this and water are great for quenching the thirsty and giving the body the fluids that it needs for proper function. To some, the best tasting kinds are those that feature added sugar and other flavors. For others, the best is that which comes directly from a fresh coconut and includes nothing but the water itself.

Each individuals is expected to have his or her own thoughts on this drink. Still, most professionals that work in the medical field believe that it is best to drink this in a form that is closest to the natural state. This is essential for taking in all the potential benefits.

Those who do not enjoy coconuts might prefer not to have this drink, even though many say that it does not carry the same flavor as the fruit's meat. This can be diluted with water or mixed with fresh vegetables to make the taste subtle and change flavor. There are many options for making this drink more tasty that do not include using sugar or chemicals, which are known to be hard on the human body.




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